Going Abroad Independently

Did you not find what you were looking for? This page lists other options for studying or completing a work placement abroad.

Various organisations offer internship and grant programmes for which you can apply independently. Remember to check the application periods and possible tuition fees carefully.

Begin your preparations at least one year before the desired period abroad. For more information, please contact the organisation in question directly.

Obtaining a Study or a Work Placement Independently

Information on studies and work placements in international organisations can be found e.g. on the Maailmalle website maintained by the Finnish National Agency for Education (OPH) (Finnish and Swedish).

Link page on the recruitment pages of international organisations maintained by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.

Check whether or not you are required to have an English language certificate. Language tests are held by IELTS and TOEFL.

Funding

You can apply for a travel grant from the University of Tampere for an independently arranged work placement period lasting longer than three months. The university does not provide grants for independently arranged study placements. More information: Head of Financial Aid Office Eini Mäkelä.

Student financial aid can be granted for higher education studies abroad (more information from Kela). Supplementary funding can be obtained from a variety of foundations and associations – for example, see the SYL grant database.